Bluefish sign Gomez, first player for 2013 season

Updated 12:34 am, Friday, February 15, 2013

FIRST PLAYER SIGNED: The Bridgeport Bluefish on Wednesday announced their first addition of the 2013 season, signing outfielder Alexis Gomez.

Gomez, who spent part of four seasons in the major leagues, joins the Bluefish for his first season in the Atlantic League and 13th of pro ball. He last played professionally in the Mexican League from 2010-11. In 2010 with Laguna, he batted .352 with 16 home runs, 82 RBIs and 37 stolen bases in 101 games. Over the course of 1,096 career minor-league games, the outfielder has batted .288 with 95 home runs and 544 RBIs.

BLUEFISH TRYOUTS: The Bluefish have announced that open tryouts for the team will be held at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a live on-field scrimmage following the tryout. There will be an administration fee of $75 to try out. To sign up and reserve your tryout spot, contact Paul Herrmann at (203) 416-1715 or pherrmann@bridgeportbluefish.com.